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M1.6 Depth: 8.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Avannaata (Greenland)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 04:41:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 16, 2026 at 04:41 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Avannaata (Greenland). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by GEUS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 04:41:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greenland
City
Avannaata
Source
geus_gl
Coordinates
69.94300, -49.94200

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 km — shallower than the regional average (11.8 km)
Regional average: 11.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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